Sony MDR 1000X vs. Sennheiser HD 4.40

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sony MDR 1000X and Sennheiser HD 4.40. Compare design, audio features, functions and other important specifications to easily choose the right headphones for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the headphones that will best fit your needs.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Sony MDR 1000X vs. Sennheiser HD 4.40 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony MDR 1000X Sennheiser HD 4.40
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC
Weight 275 g -
Colour Black | Beige -
Recommended Use Portable electronics -
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m -
SOUND QUALITY Sony MDR 1000X Sennheiser HD 4.40
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic -
Ear Cups Type Closed Closed
Foldable Yes - Sony MDR 1000X can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 4.0 Sony MDR 1000X have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Sennheiser HD 4.40.
Bluetooth Profiles Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Low Complexity Subband Coding (SBC) -
Active Noise Cancelling Yes - Sony MDR 1000X are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Frequency Response 4 - 40000 Hz 18 - 22000 Hz Sony MDR 1000X offer a larger frequency range than Sennheiser HD 4.40.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) - 0.5%
Sensitivity 103 dB/mW 113 dB Sennheiser HD 4.40 have higher sensitivity than Sony MDR 1000X.
Impedance 46 Ohm 18 Ohm
Diaphragm Liquid crystal polymer - 40 mm -
Magnet Material Neodymium -
MICROPHONE Sony MDR 1000X Sennheiser HD 4.40
Form Factor - Built-in
Microphone Operation Mode - Omni-directional
Frequency Response - 100 - 10000 Hz
Microphones Included - 2
REMOTE CONTROL Sony MDR 1000X Sennheiser HD 4.40
Controls Volume control -
CABLE Sony MDR 1000X Sennheiser HD 4.40
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - L shaped - 1.5 m -
Cable Length 1.5 m -
Detachable Cable Yes -
Plated Connector Gold -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony MDR 1000X Sennheiser HD 4.40
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headphone battery lithium polymer
Battery Life 20 hours -
Standby Time 34 hours -
Charging Time 4 hours -
WIRELESS LINK Sony MDR 1000X Sennheiser HD 4.40
Transmission Range 10 m -
Modulation Type FHSS -
Radio Frequency Range 2.4 - 2.4835GHz -
CONNECTIONS Sony MDR 1000X Sennheiser HD 4.40
Connector Type Bluetooth
USB
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
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OTHERS Sony MDR 1000X Sennheiser HD 4.40
Included Accessories Carrying case, USB cable, in-flight plug adapter -
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